These days, many people think of a desk as the place where you keep your computer. And to a large extent, that’s true. Your desk is the ideal place for your tower, monitor, mouse, and keyboard. That’s why they call it a desktop PC! But for many of us, no amount of technology has completely …
The Parallel port, or as you may know it the “printer port,” was in use with computers as early as 1981. The port remained in use all the way until 1996 when it was superseded by the USB standard. If you were using computers in the 90s, you’ll quickly recognize its massive 25 pin socket. …
When you find yourself during the winter months or in cold climates, it can be difficult to stay warm. Besides comfort, cold temperatures can prevent us from performing important tasks that require extremities like our hands and feet. For people that perform their jobs in low to freezing temperatures, being able to warm your hands …
If you spend a lot of time shopping for earbuds – or any consumer electronics – you’ve probably seen an IP rating. This rating will usually be expressed as: IPXY, with the Y, and sometimes the X, replaced by numbers. Typically, manufacturers will include this rating in their product description. It’s a measurement of how …
With winter setting in, everyone’s furnaces are running. This is good news if you like your house to be warmer than the inside of your refrigerator. But as cold air is warmed up, the relative humidity drops. That’s why your airway can feel dried out after a cold night. It’s not your imagination – the …